Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Hi, we're Nuts.com!

Nuts.com is a self-funded, profitable, rapidly growing multi-channel DTC specialty food and wellness company with over 550 people on our team. We're changing the landscape of snacking on nuts, dried fruit, chocolate and more! We planted our roots in Newark, New Jersey during the Great Depression, selling premium nuts on Mulberry Street's open-air market. We've come quite a long way since then, taking our multi-generational family business online in 1999. Even after 96 years, we continue to pride ourselves in expertly sourcing the highest quality foods and treating our customers like family.

What's our team like? We're driven, collaborative and entrepreneurial. Energy and passion power our business and we look for candidates who share in that excitement to help us continue to build something special.

The role:

The Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance Specialist in the food industry is responsible for policy creation and implementation of the programs for food safety, and to ensure compliance of regulatory standards and 3rd party certifications. This position reports to the Food Safety Compliance Manager.

The ideal candidate would be responsible for day-to-day and onsite activities related to supporting documentation for vendor approval, product specifications, and interacting with stakeholders seeking support from the food safety department and ensuring the company complies with all regulatory requirements. Stakeholders include external parties such as vendors, customers, regulators, and certifying agencies, as well as internal teams such as merchants, buyers, sales, copy writers, and operations teams.

What you'll do:

• Ensuring that all aspects of the food supply chain, from sourcing to production to distribution, comply with these regulations (e.g. FDA, USDA, SQF, CFIA).
• Overseeing Kosher, Organic, Certified Gluten Free, Prop 65 and BSE/Non-GMO compliance
• Reviewing and approving labels and packaging proofs for accuracy and compliance to claims.
• Conducting research on regulatory and legal government policies.
• Advising management on decisions impacted by regulations.
• Preparing briefs, reports, and other documents for several audiences.
• Support product documentation for currently sold products, new products, and for onboarding new vendors
• Periodic review and update of specification documents to ensure all claims are accurate including certifications, nutritional facts panel, allergens, and ingredients.
• Manage requests for new vendors and new products
• Support Supplier Management Program through document review and approvals.
• Developing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for food safety and quality.
• Staying up-to-date on relevant food safety regulations and standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, SQF).
• Working with various departments, including production, quality control, and management, to ensure compliance and quality.
• Collaborating with regulatory agencies and external auditors.
• Ensuring accurate documentation of production and quality processes.
• Assists with internal audits, verifying and documenting any quality and/or food safety issues
• Support 3rd party certifications

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in food science, food technology or related discipline preferred
• 2-5 years of relevant experience within the Food Quality/Safety/Regulatory space (food manufacturing highly preferred)
• Experience with audit compliance and related audit requirements
• Experience with Organic, Gluten-Free, Kosher, Non-GMO verified programs high preferred
• Relevant certifications (e.g., HACCP, SQF) are a plus.
• Competency with Electronic Quality Management Systems (EQCMS) along with excellent organizational skills
• Self-motivated, proactive thinking
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software and systems.

What we offer

• A high-growth and rewarding role in a foundationally strong and rapidly evolving business
• Annual Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000 plus annual bonus
• Excellent benefits including a 401K Match
• Paid Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave
• And all the Nuts.com snacks your heart desires + a 40% employee discount

EEO STATEMENT

Nuts.com is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should reach out to us at [email protected]